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Building the Best "Used" Budget System under $3000
I'll update you on my quest for reasonable HiFi @ used prices. I've changed my line-up as follows:McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe Amp (90)Conrad Johnson 10 pre-amp (modified) w/ phono(600)VPI HW19 Jr. (540)B&W Naut 805 speakers with Target Stands (1700... 
Which: VPI HW19 Jr. or III vs. REGA P3 and P25
Sorry, lets put some tonearms on these puppies:P25 with the RB600 vs. HW19 MKIII with the RB600P3 with the RB300 vs. HW19 jr with Audioquest PT 6 
What pre amp matches the McCormack DNA 0.5
I'm pairing my DNA-1 deluxe with a Conrad Johnson PV10. The system isn't all together yet, so I can't tell you personnally how great it is, but I've seen a lot of support for this Tube-pre and SS-amp combo on A'gon threads. Something to consider. 
Building the Best "Used" Budget System under $3000
OK...after a little research on this site and listening at the local Hi-fi, I've come up with the following:Carver Sig. Sunfire Amp (300wpc) $800B&W 805s with Stands $1700Rega P3 2000 with Grado Blue $500Ahjoeb Tjoeb CD 4000 $450Cables etc.. $... 
Building the Best "Used" Budget System under $3000
Thanks everyone for the advice. A lot of differing opinions. The question originally came from a Rolling Stone Article I read a year back on creating an entry level Audiophile system for under $2000. I can't remember all the components but I think...